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Monique Goodson-Johnson, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Monique
Monique Goodson-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 17 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of other struggles. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Monique uses several practical approaches in her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns and testing different ways of responding. The goal is to try concrete tools that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes long experience with mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, and challenges around intimacy, parenting, and caregiving stress. She also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, abandonment, blended family problems, and coping with life changes. This experience informs how she selects strategies to fit each person’s situation.
In sessions she works in a straightforward, practical manner. People can expect to discuss current problems, identify unhelpful thinking or habits, and practice new skills between meetings. She may draw from solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to set goals and track progress.
Monique asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Monique commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and emotionally-focused techniques. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Client-centered methods prioritize listening and clarifying what matters most to the person so goals are clear. Emotionally-focused techniques help identify and name emotions and improve how someone communicates about strong feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences and progress guide decisions.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain regular appointments and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try practical alternatives. Sessions focus on skills you can practice between appointments.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, intimacy and parenting challenges, and caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.